We're looking for female individuals who want to make a genuine difference in people's lives. Whether you're looking for part-time (16, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week) or a more flexible relief role, we have opportunities for everyone.
As a Support Practitioner, no two days are ever the same; you'll be part of a fun, friendly team who supports five amazing and unique individuals with profound learning disabilities and complex needs to live in their shared home. This is a hands‑on role working closely with the individuals, ensuring that they feel safe, understood and empowered in their everyday lives.
What the role involves
* Building trusting, supportive relationships with the people we support
* Providing emotional and practical support in their daily lives
* Encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing
* Supporting with all aspects of daily life
* Responding calmly and thoughtfully in situations
* Working as part of a team to deliver the best support possible
This role would suit someone who
* Is naturally caring and patient
* Communicates clearly
* Can set healthy boundaries while being supportive
* Enjoys teamwork and learning
* Wants to work in a meaningful and people-focused role
* Is comfortable working on computers and/or tablets
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and SSSC yearly registration fees.
Shift Patterns
We’re dedicated to providing the best support possible, so shift patterns usually fall between the hours of 0645‑2100 hours. Weekends, public holidays and occasional waking nights are worked on a rotational basis. Waking nights are paid at your normal hourly rate plus an additional £20 for every waking night worked. If you don't live in Strichen and are not a driver, you will need to be able to travel for your shifts as there are very limited public transport links available that fit with our shift patterns.
What Makes Cornerstone a Great Place To Work
* You’ll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy – it often doesn’t feel like work
* Your job actually changes and improves lives – you'll make a difference in your local community
* We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
* No uniform – we wear our own casual clothes
* We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
* We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
* Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
* Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
* Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
* Long service awards
* Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
* 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
* Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
* Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
Salary: £27,277 per annum (part‑time pro rata)
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy. If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.
Please note – if you have spent more than 12 months out of the UK (excluding France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre‑employment checks.
Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce. For this position female is an occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lesley Burnett on 01771 637979.
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